Intensive Support Services Unit Delivers BREEAM Excellent Standards

EP Consulting provided comprehensive mechanical and electrical (M&E) design and site supervision for the £1.6m Intensive Support Services Unit in Sheffield. This state-of-the-art, BREEAM Excellent facility, developed for Sheffield Health & Social Care Trust, offers specialised support for adults with learning difficulties.

Scope of Work

Our team delivered full M&E design, including feasibility studies, budget costing, and renewable energy solutions. The project featured a new two-storey building with eight inpatient beds, two self-contained step-down flats, and various clinical and activity rooms.

We ensured compliance Health Guiding Note ‘HBN’ 03-01, Health Technical Memoranda ‘HTM, CIBSE guidelines and building regulations. We produced a thermal model for the building to ensure optimal energy efficiency, created a BRUKL report and ensured compliance with Part L2 Building Regulations.

Challenges and Solutions

Designing a facility to meet high BREEAM standards and accommodate diverse needs required advanced solutions. We integrated renewable energy systems and optimised the building’s performance while maintaining a supportive environment for both community and bed-based users.

Results and Impact

The Intensive Support Services Unit now stands as a model for modern, sustainable care facilities. EP Consulting’s expert design and supervision have created a functional and energy-efficient space that enhances the quality of support for individuals with learning difficulties.